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Taylor

/ TAY-lor /

unisex

Meaning

Tailor; to cut

Origin

English / French

Taylor is an occupational surname derived from the Old French 'tailleur' (to cut), referring to someone who made clothes. It became one of the defining unisex names of the 1990s, especially in the United States. Its popularity was spurred by a shift toward using surnames as given names, and it has since become a modern classic for both genders.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Taylor.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
ESFJ
16.2%
ISFJ
14.5%
ENFJ
11.1%
ESTJ
9.4%
ESFP
8.7%
ISFP
7.6%
ENFP
6.9%
ISTJ
6.2%
ESTP
5.8%
ISTP
5.1%
INFJ
4.3%
INFP
3.2%
ENTJ
2.4%
ENTP
1.1%
INTJ
0.8%
INTP
0.7%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Taylor is seen as 'approachable' and 'talented.' In recent years, it has become synonymous with Taylor Swift, which has given the name an image of songwriting brilliance, hard work, and global stardom. It is widely regarded as one of the most successful crossover names in history.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

T

Taylor Swift

Global pop superstar and songwriter (b. 1989)

T

Taylor Lautner

American actor known for the Twilight saga (b. 1992)

E

Elizabeth Taylor

Iconic British-American actress (1932–2011)